Overview
- It's the SA20 player auction, where teams get their squads in shape ahead of the inaugural season.
- Take a look at all the news and updates leading up to the auction.
Updated squads at the end
Durban’s Super Giants (17): Quinton de Kock, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Junior Dala, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Matthew Breetzke, Christiaan Jonker, Wiaan Mulder, Simon Harmer
Johannesburg Super Kings (17): Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd, Harry Brook, Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, George Garton, Alzarri Joseph, Leus du Plooy, Lewis Gregory, Lizaad Williams, Donavon Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Malusi Siboto, Caleb Seleka
MI Cape Town (17): Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Duan Jansen, Delano Potgieter, Grant Roelofsen, Wesley Marshall, Olly Stone, Waqar Salamkheil, Ziyaad Abharams, Odean Smith
Paarl Royals (17): David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Roy, Dane Vilas, Bjorn Fortuin, Wihan Lubbe, Ferisco Adams, Imraan Manack, Evan Jones, Ramon Simmonds, Mitchell van Buuren, Eoin Morgan, Codi Yusuf
Pretoria Capitals (17): Anrich Nortje, Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw, Phil Salt, Wayne Parnell, Josh Little, Shaun von Berg, Adil Rashid, Cameron Delport, Will Jacks, Theunis de Bruyn, Marco Marais, Kusal Mendis, Daryn Dupavillon, Jimmy Neesham, Eathan Bosch, Shane Dadswell
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (17): Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala, Junaid Dawood, Mason Crane, Jon-Jon Smuts, Jordan Cox, Adam Rossington, Roelof van der Merwe, Marques Ackerman, James Fuller, Tom Abell, Aya Gqamane, Sarel Erwee, Brydon Carse
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That is it...
Eight hours of bidding, 102 best players chosen, and six new T20 teams created: the SA20 is here and how. The twin blows of the past to CSA seem like ages, and they will be very keen to welcome what awaits them in four months' time. As Smith mentioned, there is a long way to go yet - teams are yet to name their captains, commercial activities need to be planned and executed, among others - but all looks bright for CSA ahead. Thanks for your company during this big auction day, as we look forward to the action on the field. You can always visit the SA20 series page for all other news and updates. Until then, good night, and take care!
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Hear from the commissioner
Graeme Smith, the league commissioner: "It's another step close to January. Today was a big day. No one knew what was to happen. We are off and running! There were couple of surprises [from today]. Some incredible stories: $125.8m were spent today! You have no clue what these guys [the owners] want and what they are looking for. Early January we kickstart with SA20, so keep building the hype!"
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MI Cape Town's Peterson speaks
Robin Peterson, MI Cape Town's general manager: "Pretty happy. Good mix of players... it's an exciting squad. [We'll decide[ our captain. We will let you know! You had to get a balance among players, and also bench strength. It just depends how we want to stack up against which opposition in which conditions. If you have to win the title, you've got to play in the coastal wickets which support spin. We are pretty well covered in terms of bowling options"
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Tom Abell to Sunrisers
Sunrisers ask the auctioneer to wait and bid for his base price of R850,000. Sold to Sunrisers.
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Eathan Bosch to Capitals
Capitals bid at R175,000, and he is sold.
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Shane Dadswell to Capitals
At a base price of R175,000, Capitals bid for him. There he goes to Capitals.
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Hardus Viljoen unsold
His base price is R175,000, but is unsold.
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Grant Roelofsen to MI Cape Town
MI make the bidding at R175,000, and get him.
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Olly Stone to MI Cape Town
His base price is R850,000, and MI open the bidding. They get him at that price.
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Rahkeem Cornwall unsold
A base price of R425,000 doesn't get him any bidder. Unsold.
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Pieter Malan unsold
At R175,000, there is no bidder for him. Unsold.
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Farhaan Behardein unsold
Unsold at base price of R175,000.
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Codi Yusuf to Royals
Royals take him at his base price of R175,000.
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Diego Rosier unsold
There is no bidder at R175,000, and he is unsold.
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Sam Cook unsold
His base price is R425,000, and he is not taken again. Unsold.
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Aya Gqamane to Sunrisers
Sunrisers start with R175,000, and he is sold.
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Paul Walter unsold
At a base price of R425,000, he is unsold.
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Thimas Kaber unsold
He has a base price of R175,000, and is unsold.
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Wesley Marshall to MI Cape Town
He has a base price of R175,000, and MI Cape Town go for him. Sold to MI.
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Ziyaad Abrahams to MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town again open the bid at R175,000. Sold to MI again.
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Siyabonga Mahima unsold
No interest shown at his base price of R175,000, and he is unsold.
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Grant Roelofsen unsold
His base price is R175,000, and he remains unsold.
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Daryn Dupavillon to Capitals
His base price was R175,000, but it is motoring along in excess of R800,000. It has shot up to more than R1m, with the bid stuck at R1.5m. Capitals take him at R1.5m, thus beating MI Cape Town. MI raise it further, but Capitals keep raising.
MI are out of it, and Capitals take Dupavillon for R1.7m.
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Caleb Seleka to JSK
JSK make the opening bid of R175,000, and he is sold at that price.
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Wiaan Mulder to DSG
His base price was R175,000, but that has now gone up to R1m in a matter of seconds. DSG make it R1.6m, and DSG get him at R1.9m.
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Craig Overton unsold
His base price is R850,000, but goes unsold.
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Roston Chase unsold
He too goes unsold at R425,000.
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Simon Harmer to DSG
The bid started at R175,000 by JSK, but Harmer goes to DSG for R200,000.
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Sarel Erwee to Sunrisers
Again Sunrisers start with R175,000, and get him at that price.
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Brydon Carse to Sunrisers
Sunrisers start the bid at R425,000. And Sunrisers get him at that price.
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Andile Phehlukwayo
No bidders for him at R850,000, and he is unsold.
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Kusal Mendis to Capitals
The minimum bid should be of R425,000, and Capitals take him at that price.
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David Bedingham unsold
His base price is R175,000, but he remains unsold.
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Eoin Morgan to Royals
Sunrisers make the opening bid of R850,000, which goes up to R1m in competition with Royals. It is now R1.5m, with Sunrisers getting aggressive. But Royals are happy to take it up R1.8m. There is no response to that for a while.
Ah, Sunrisers reply late but Royals make it R2m. Sunrisers give up, and Morgan goes to Royals at R2m.
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Temba Bavuma unsold
Bavuma goes unsold yet again at his base price of R850,000.
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Jimmy Neesham to Capitals
The opening bid is of R1.7m, which Royals make. Capitals make it R1.8m, as they challenge Royals. The amount is up R2.8m, with Capitals nudging ahead. Royals push further up to R3.1m, keeping Capitals challenged.
But Capitals take it up to R3.6m, and take Neesham.
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Odean Smith to MI Cape Town
His base price is also R1.7m, with MI making the first bid. Smith goes to MI Cape Town for R1.7m.
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Set No. 12: The final one...
The second eXXpress auction
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Purse left
Durban's Super Giants: R3.65m
Joburg Super KIngs: R215,000
MI Cape Town: R4.45m
Paarl Royals: R3.84m
Pretoria Capitals: R6.25m
Sunrisers East Cape: R2.73m
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Break time, and here's our updated squads so far
Durban’s Super Giants (15): Quinton de Kock, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Junior Dala, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Matthew Breetzke, Christiaan Jonker
Johannesburg Super Kings (16): Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd, Harry Brook, Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, George Garton, Alzarri Joseph, Leus du Plooy, Lewis Gregory, Lizaad Williams, Donavon Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Malusi Siboto
MI Cape Town (11): Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Duan Jansen, Delano Potgieter
Paarl Royals (15): David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Roy, Dane Vilas, Bjorn Fortuin, Wihan Lubbe, Ferisco Adams, Imraan Manack, Evan Jones, Ramon Simmonds, Mitchell van Buuren
Pretoria Capitals (12): Anrich Nortje, Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw, Phil Salt, Wayne Parnell, Josh Little, Shaun von Berg, Adil Rashid, Cameron Delport, Will Jacks, Theunis de Bruyn, Marco Marais
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (13): Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala, Junaid Dawood, Mason Crane, Jon-Jon Smuts, Jordan Cox, Adam Rossington, Roelof can der Merwe, Marques Ackerman, James Fuller
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Bayers Swanepoel Unsold
Unsold at his base price of R175,000.
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James Fuller to Sunrisers
He has a base price of R425,000, and Sunrisers show interest. And he goes to Sunrisers.
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Ramon Simmonds to Royals
There seemed to be no interest at his base price of R175,000 before Royals make the bid. There he goes: sold to Royals.
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Malusi Siboto to JSK
He has a base price of R175,000, as JSK make the bid. That is it.
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Evan Jones to Royals
Royals go for him at R175,000. It is up to R250,000 soon, as Capitals raise that figure. The figure rises to R400,000, but Royals make it R425,000. And soon enough, the bid is up to R900,000, raised by Capitals.
Royals push more, and make it R1.7m. Capitals give up. Jones to Royals at R1.7m.
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Unmukt Chand
Remember, he now holds a US passport. His base price is R175,000, and he is unsold.
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Pite van Biljon unsold
Again there is no interest even at a base price of R175,000, so he is unsold.
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Farhaan Behardien unsold
He has his base price at R175,000, but is unsold.
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George Scrimshaw unsold
His base price is higher at R425,000, and he goes unsold.
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Henry Brookes unsold
No response from anyone at R175,000, and he is unsold.
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Dayyaan Galiem unsold
No bidding at R175,000, and he is unsold.
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Christiaan Jonker to DSG
DSG make the bid at R175,000, and take him along.
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Imraan Manack to Royals
His base price is R175,000, and Royals make the bid. Manack goes to Royals.
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Ferisco Adams to Royals
Royals raise the paddle at R175,000, before Sunrisers raise it further. It stands with them at R250,000, but then they give up when Royals push it again. But Sunrisers enter again last moment. Adams to Royals at R325,000.
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Marques Ackerman to Sunrisers
Sunrisers make the opening bid at R175,000. That is it, since there is no other bidder.
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Pieter Malan unsold
No response from any owner at his base price of R175,000, so he goes unsold.
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Sam Cook unsold
Cook's starting bid should be of R425,000, but he remains unsold.
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Johan van Dyk unsold
Base price of R175,000, and unsold.
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Khaya Zondo unsold
His base price is R175,000, and he too is unsold.
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Tom Moores unsold
He has a base price of R425,000, and goes unsold.
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Diego Rosier unsold
Again there is no response from anyone, so he goes unsold at his base price of R175,000.
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Steve Eskinazi unsold
No interest shown, and he is unsold at R175,000.
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Roelof can der Merwe to Sunrisers
His base price is R175,000, as Sunrisers show interest. And that is it. Van der Merwe to Sunrisers.
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Delano Potgieter to MI Cape Town
MI Cape Town, after a long time, raise the paddle at the base price of R175,000. And Potgieter goes to MI.
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Aya Gqamane unsold
The bidding must start at R175,000, but there is no response. Unsold.
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Paul Walter unsold
His base price is R425,000, and he goes unsold.
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Marco Marais to Capitals
Capitals start the bidding at R175,000, and it remains so. Marais to Capitals at R175,000.
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Wihan Lubbe to Royals
Sunrisers take up the bid at his base price of R175,000, before Royals push further. Sunrisers make it R325,000, and then ask the auctioneer to wait once Royals increase it to R350,000. Sunrisers back out, and Lubbe goes to Royals for R350,000.
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Mitchell van Buuren to Royals
The opening bid is of R175,000, and Royals take him home.
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Adam Lyth unsold
His base price is of R850,000, but there is no bidder. Unsold.
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Matthew Breetzke to DSG
Again, he starts at R175,000. DSG take him for the amount.
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Donavon Ferreira to JSK
JSK make the opening bid at R175,000, as Royals enter the race too. The bid races away beyond R800,000, even touching R1m with seconds. JSK lead the way at R2.1m, as Royals keep it ticking.
The competition heats up between the two, with JSK leading at R3.9m. Royals don't give up too, taking it up to R4.4m. The bid goes beyond R5m, with Royals into some thought now. Royals make it R5.4m, but give up after that. Capitals join in after JSK make it R5.5m, but they won't be able to buy other remaining players if they go so far ahead with Ferreira.
The rules say that every team must have 17 players. Both Royals and Capitals have limited purse and many more spots to fill. So, if they are allowed to bid further for Ferreira, they can't fill their 17 slots. There is a two-minute break announced to clarify matters. So JSK take Ferreira for R5.5m.
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Ziyaad Abrahams unsold
His base price is R175,000, and he goes unsold.
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Mbulelo Budaza unsold
Another one goes unsold at base price of R175,000.
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Glenton Stuurman unsold
Unsold at his base price of R175,000.
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Jake Lintott unsold
His base price is R425,000, and he is unsold.
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Jeffrey Vandersay unsold
No one takes him at his base price of R425,000. Unsold.
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Nandre Burger to JSK
JSK nab him at his base price of R175,000.
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Adam Rossington to Sunrisers
He goes to Sunrisers at his base price of R425,000.
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Johnson Charles to DSG
The West Indies wicketkeeper-batter comes in with R425,000, as DSG make the bid. That is the only bid, so Charles to DSG for R425,000.
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Grant Roelofsen
He has a base price of R175,000. No interest, and so unsold.
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Set No. 11
First eXXpress auction...
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Updated Squads so far...
Durban’s Super Giants (12): Quinton de Kock, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Junior Dala, Dilshan Madushanka
Johannesburg Super Kings (13): Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd, Harry Brook, Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, George Garton, Alzarri Joseph, Leus du Plooy, Lewis Gregory, Lizaad Williams
MI Cape Town (10): Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Duan Jansen
Paarl Royals (9): David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Roy, Dane Vilas, Bjorn Fortuin
Pretoria Capitals (11): Anrich Nortje, Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw, Phil Salt, Wayne Parnell, Josh Little, Shaun von Berg, Adil Rashid, Cameron Delport, Will Jacks, Theunis de Bruyn
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (9): Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala, Junaid Dawood, Mason Crane, Jon-Jon Smuts, Jordan Cox
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It's getting a bit tight out there
As we head into the accelerated round of the auction, here's what you need to know: how many players do each team have (and need, with 17 being the max), and how much money do they have to complete their squads.
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Purse remaining
We will have the accelerated round of the auction coming up shortly. Will the likes of Bavuma, Elgar, Mulder, Neesham, Sipamla and Phehlukwayo come back?
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Dunith Wellalage unsold
The opening bid should be of R175,000, but there is none. Unsold.
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Bryce Parsons unsold
He also goes unsold at R175,000.
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Dilshan Madushanka to DSG
"I'm asking for R175,000", announces the auctioneer. DSG make the bid, as Capitals compete. It is up to R275,000, as DSG nab him.
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Matthew Boast unsold
His base price is R175,000, and goes unsold.
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Jordan Cox to Sunrisers
His base price is R175,000, and Sunrisers raise their paddle. Capitals join, but give up once it is R225,000. But soon after, Capitals make it R250,000. Capitals are out again at R325,000, as Sunrisers hold the bid. Cox to Sunrisers for R325,000.
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Caleb Seleka unsold
He has kept his base price at R175,000, but goes unsold.
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Jonathan Bird unsold
There is no response at R175,000, and he goes unsold.
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Tiaan van Vuuren unsold
His base price is R175,000, but no one takes him. Unsold.
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Andile Simelane unsold
The bidding must start at R175,000, but he goes unsold too.
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Set No. 10
The Nexxt - mind the extra X - generation players...
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Lizaad Williams to JSK
JSK start the bidding at R175,000. Royals raise it further, but give up when JSK make it R275,000. Williams sold to JSK for R275,000 Royals make a late entry. But eventually, JSK take Williams for R325,000.
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Nuwan Pradeep unsold
His base price is R850,000, and no one takes him. Unsold.
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Daryn Dupavillon
There is no bid for his base price of R175,000, and so he is unsold.
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Duanne Olivier unsold
Unsold at base price of R175,000.
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Binura Fernando unsold
He has set his base price at R850,000, but doesn't attract anyone. Unsold.
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Chris Wood unsold
Another fast bowler unsold at R175,000.
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Tom Helm unsold
Helm starts at R425,000, and goes unsold.
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Junior Dala to DSG
The base price is R175,000, as DSG go for it. Sold to DSG for R175,000.
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Olly Stone unsold
At a base price of R850,000, Stone draws no response. Unsold.
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Akila Dananjaya unsold
His opening bid should be of R850,000, but remains unsold.
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Set No. 9
Fast bowlers...
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Wiaan Mulder unsold
Mulder's starting price is also R175,000, but he is unsold.
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Craig Overton unsold
He too starts at R850,000, but there is no response. Unsold.
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Colin Ackermann unsold
He has his base price at R175,000, and the Netherlands player is unsold.
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Jon-Jon Smuts to Sunrisers
The the base price is R175,000, as Sunrisers raise the paddle. DSG also bid, as the amount breaches R300,000. That rushes up to R700,000, and even R800,000. Sunrisers make it R950,000, but it is now past R1.1m.
DSG take it to R2m, as competition for Sunrisers hots up. But Sunrisers make it R2.3m, as DSG pull out. Smuts to Sunrisers for R2.3m.
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Karim Janat unsold
The opening bid must be of R850,000, but there is no response. Unsold.
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Duan Jansen to MI Cape Town
His base price is R175,000. His twin Marco Jansen won a brilliant bid, as DSG bid for Duan. JSK also join the party, and this rushes to R500,000. JSK lead the way, and are forced to make it R600,000.
In come MI to push it to R650,000. JSK don't give up though, as the price crosses R1m in a flash. In fact, JSK have him at R2.6m. But MI ahead at R3.1m, as JSK withdraw. But JSK are back now, giving MI a taste of their own medicine. Duan Jansen to MI for R3.3m.
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Lewis Gregory to JSK
There is an opening bid at his base price of R850,000. JSK take Gregory for R850,000.
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Carlos Brathwaite unsold
His base price is R850,000, and he is unsold.
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Roston Chase unsold
The bid must start at R425,000, and with no interest, he is unsold.
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Set No. 8
The allrounders...
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Keegan Petersen unsold
His bid should start at R175,000, but he is unsold.
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Theunis de Bruyn to Capitals
The bidding must begin at R175,000, and DSG start the proceedings. Capitals poke DSG, and the bid quickly goes beyond R500,000. DSG take it up to R650,000 too, and Capitals raise up to R900,000. DSG are out as Capitals make it R1m. De Bruyn to Capitals at R1m.
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Dean Elgar, SA Test captain, is unsold
His base price is R175,000, and there is no response. Unsold.
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Harry Tector unsold
He reduced his base price to R425,000 before the auction. But it doesn't help, as he goes unsold.
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Will Jacks to Capitals
His base price is R850,000, and draws little interest. Finally, Capitals raise their hand. Sunrisers join them, and make it R900,000. The bid goes past R1.1m, as Capitals make it R1.1m. Sunrisers give up, and it is with Capitals now. Yup, Jacks heads to Capitals for R1.1m.
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Leus du Plooy heads to JSK
JSK make the opening bid of R175,000, as Sunrisers give them back. It is up to R350,000, but JSK make it R425,000. Woah, this races along to R950,000. Sunrisers say R1m too, even as JSK push hard.
JSK make it R1.5m too, and so it stays. Du Plooy to JSK at R1.5m.
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Lendl Simmons unsold
The base price is R850,000, and he remains unsold.
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Cameron Delport to Capitals
Delport too starts at R175,000. The auctioneer almost loses patience, before spotting DSG start the motor. Capitals then take it up to R400,000 in a hurry, before competition from DSG forces them to take it up to R600,000.
DSG make it R650,000, and keep pushing up to R750,000. Capitals hit back to reach R800,000, as DSG give up. Delport to Capitals for R800,000.
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Ross Taylor unsold
The New Zealand batter, who retired earlier this year, sits at R850,000. But there is no interest, and he is unsold.
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Sarel Erwee unsold
His base price is R175,000, and there is no bid. Unsold.
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Ibrahim Zadran unsold
His price to begin with is R2425,000. However, he is unsold.
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Set No. 7
Here come the batters...
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Avishka Fernando unsold
His base price is R850,000, and there is no response. Unsold.
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Bjorn Fortuin to Royals
"I would like R175,000", the auctioneer says, and receives a slow response from Royals. Capitals also bid, and make it R200,000. Suddenly, the bid goes past R300,000, as Royals keep pushing fast. Capitals aren't giving up, leaving Royals in some thought.
But Capitals are forced to take it to R500,000. The amount zooms up to R700,000 within seconds, and Royals raise it further. Capitals give up at this stage. Ah, here come JSK as fresh bidders. Royals and JSK challenge each other, with the bid reaching R1m.
JSK make it R1.2m, but Royals not backing out. JSK themselves back out at R1.5m, so Fortuin goes to Royals at R1.5m.
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Adil Rashid to Capitals
The veteran legspinner has his base price at R850,000, as Royals start the bid. Capitals too bid for him, as the figure goes up to R900,000. It is past R1m, with Capitals making it R1.2m. Royals keep competing, and push it up to R1.5m.
The race continues between Capitals and Royals, with the former raising it up to R2m. Capitals make it R2.4m, as Royals back out. Rashid to Capitals at R2.4m.
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Aaron Phangiso unsold
He has set a base price of R175,000, and also goes unsold.
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Simon Harmer unsold
The base price is R175,000, and there is no bid. Unsold.
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Matt Parkinson unsold
The base price is R425,000 for Parkinson. Another one goes unsold.
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Mason Crane to Sunrisers
The bidding must begin at R425,000, and there is none one. Sunrisers respond rather late. Crane to Sunrisers for R425,000.
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Hayden Walsh Jr unsold
His opening price is R850,000. No interest, and so unsold.
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Shaun von Berg to Capitals
His bid starts at R175,000, as Capitals go ahead. Royals join the action, as the bid goes up to R300,000. But Capitals take von Berg for R325,000.
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Junaid Dawood to Sunrisers
Dawood's base price is R175,000, as Sunrisers start the process. Capitals raise it to R200,000, as their war with Sunrisers continues. The bid quickly rises to R375,000, with Sunrisers leading the way. That is it. Dawood heads to Sunrisers for R375,000.
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Set No. 6
Spinners belong to this set.
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Matheesha Pathirana unsold
His bidding is to start at R850,000, but like other Sri Lankans today, he too remains unsold.
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4
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Oshane Thomas unsold
His base price is R425,000, but no response means he is unsold as well.
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Lutho Sipamla unsold
The base price is R175,000. There is no bidding, and Sipamla goes unsold.
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Beuran Hendricks to MI Cape Town
He also starts at R175,000, only for Sunrisers to raise their paddle. JSK respond, and raise it to R200,000. MI don't want to be left behind, and they increase it too. JSK again push ahead, inviting discussions between Katich and Jayawardene.
MI make it R275,000, as JSK give up. Hendricks goes to MI for R275,000.
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Kyle Abbott to DSG
His base price is R175,000. No bids again for a while, before DSG start things off. No one else is keen, and Abbott goes to DSG for R175,000.
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8
Hardus Viljoen unsold
Viljoen's base price is R175,000, but no one responds. So he goes unsold.
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Jayden Seales unsold
His opening price is a whopping R1.7m already. However, he fails to attract a bidder, and remains unsold.
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Ollie Robinson unsold
His base price is R850,000. There is no response for a few seconds, after which the auctioneer calls time. Robinson goes unsold.
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Tymal Mills unsold
Mills too has his base price at R850,000. The auctioneer is in a hurry, and so Mills is unsold.
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Josh Little goes to Capitals
He sits at R425,000 for the moment. This is racing along and beyond a million within a few seconds. Capitals hold the edge at R1.5m against MI, who back out after aggressive bidding. Little to Capitals for R1.5m.
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Alzarri Joseph to JSK
JSK open the bid very quickly at the base price of R850,000. MI ask the auctioneer to wait, and make it R900,000. The amount crosses R1m.
MI don't respond, with JSK having made the last bid. Capitals enter the frame now, with R1.2m. But JSK take it up R1.5m. Capitals raise it up to R1.8m, but JSK aren't giving up. They make it R2.1m soon, as Capitals pull out. Joseph to JSK at R2.1m.
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Fast bowlers come firing now...
This is Set No. 5.
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Updated squads at tea break
Durban’s Super Giants (9): Quinton de Kock, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Kehav Maharaj
Johannesburg Super Kings (9): Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd, Harry Brook, Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Kyle Verreynne, George Garton
MI Cape Town (8): Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde
Paarl Royals (8): David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Roy, Dane Vilas
Pretoria Capitals (5): Anrich Nortje, Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw, Phil Salt, Wayne Parnell
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (5): Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Sisanda Magala
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Stubbs speaks during the break
"It's crazy, I'm still shaking," Stubbs tells the broadcasters after going to Sunrisers for R9.2m.
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George Linde to MI Cape Town
His base price is R175,000, as MI make the opening bid. Capitals give MI some competition, as the amount scurries past R500,000.
Capitals make it even R700,000, but MI take it up to R1.1m. This is flying, as MI keep raising. They have it at R1.7m, before Royals join the party.
The bid is beyond R2m, as Royals take it to R2.4m. MI respond immediately though, and then make it R2.9m. Royals are into some thinking, as MI push the bid to R3.1m. Royals continue the bidding, which now reaches R3.6m. But they back out, as Linde goes to MI for R3.9m.
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Brydon Carse unsold
His base price is R425,000. There is no bid for him, and he goes unsold.
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Keshav Maharaj to DSG
His bidding starts at R850,000, as Royals go ahead. Capitals make it R900,000. But the bid is up to R1m. Capitals stretch it to R1.2m soon, and are forced to make it R1.6m amidst competition from Royals.
Capitals push up to R1.8m, but Royals keep them on their toes. They have a chat after Capitals make it R2m. A bit of whispering in the phone doesn't result in any movement, before they give up. DSG make a bid now. It is up to R2.1m.
The bid goes on between DSG and Capitals, with the latter making it R2.4m after some discussion. DSG then nudge ahead, as Capitals give up. Maharaj goes to DSG at R2.5m.
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Andile Phehlukwayo unsold
Goes unsold with a base price of R850,000.
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Sisanda Magala to Sunrisers
The bid should start at R175,000, and JSK again take the first step. Sunrisers and JSK keep pushing each other, as the amount crosses R500,000.
And in a second, it goes past R1m. The two owners keep the other busy, with Sunrisers now sitting at R2.4m. Hang on... they even make it R4m. JSK don't want to surrender yet, as they take it to R4.9m. Sunrisers get in a huddle, and ask the auctioneer for a while.
"Worth waiting," the auctioneer says, as Sunrisers make it R5.2m. JSK keep pushing Sunrisers, but Magala eventually goes to Sunrisers for R5.4m.
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George Garton to JSK
Again the bid will start at R425,000. But there is no response throughout, before JSK say hello. Garton to JSK at R425,000.
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Sean Williams unsold
The base price is R425,000 for the Zimbabwe national, the first from his country in the frame today. However, he doesn't find bidders, and is unsold.
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Chamika Karunaratne unsold
He starts with a base price of R850,000. There is no word there for a while, and so he is unsold.
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Wayne Parnell to Capitals
The bid will start at R175,000. Again, no one responds for a while before JSK take the initiative. Sunrisers enter the frame, as the amount crosses R350,000.
JSK push it to R425,000 too, even as the amount scurries past R8m. This is going along very quickly. And very soon, it is past R2m. JSK and Sunrisers are in competition. And beyond R3.5m it goes... Sunrisers have it at R3.6m.
JSK keep nudging ahead, only for Sunrisers to keep hitting back. The latter have him at R4.2m, with JSK making it R4.5m. Sunrisers finally give up when JSK make it R4.9m.
In come Capitals with R5m. They are happy to take it up to R5.6m, after which JSK pull out. Parnell goes to Capitals for R5.6m.
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Keemo Paul goes to DSG
The base price is R850,000. There is no response for a few seconds... before DSG go ahead. No one else seems interested, and Paul heads to DSG at R850,000.
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The allrounders now...
Here we go.
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Phil Salt to Capitals
Sunrisers start at R850,000. Meanwhile, Matt Roller comes up with some news from faraway Karachi: "Some of the England squad were following the auction in Karachi before training".
Capitals push it to R900,000. The bid rushes to R1m, as Sunrisers give up. DSG raise the paddle up to R1.1m. Capitals take it up to R1.4m, but DSG inch ahead again. But they pull out when Capitals have Salt at R1.6m.
Here come MI: it is now R1.7m. But Capitals edge past MI soon, who raise it again after a while. Salt reaches R2m after which MI give up. Salt to Capitals at R2m.
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Kusal Perera unsold
His bid will begin at R850,000. Again, another Sri Lankan wicketkeeper doesn't draw a response. Unsold.
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Kusal Mendis
His base price is R425,000. No one seems to respond, and so Mendis is unsold.
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Ryan Rickelton to MI Cape Town
Sunrisers make the opening bid of R175,000. MI join the party in pushing it past R300,000. Sunrisers back out when MI make it as far as R500,000.
Capitals are into the action, but MI remain unaffected. They have Rickelton at R1m, as Capitals back out. Rickelton goes to MI for R1m.
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Dane Vilas to Royals
Sunrisers make the opening bid at the base price of R175,000. There is intense competition between them and Capitals, and the bid flies to R500,000. Sunrisers back out, with Capitals still in contention.
Royals enter now; they make it R550,000. Capitals push it to R700,000 though. But Royals remain in the race, even as Capitals make it R900,000. They have it at R1m, but Royals make it R1.3m. Capitals keep pushing, with the bid up to R1.6m.
Capitals vs Royals all the way. The former make it R2.2m... but Royals drag it to R2.7m. The bid is beyond R3m, as the two owners keep battling. Capitals have a chat when Royals make it R3.1m. After much discussion, they raise it to R3.2m. But Capitals are out when Royals raise it to R3.3m. Vilas to Royals at R3.3m.
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Shai Hope unsold
His base price is R425,000. No interest around, and so Hope is unsold.
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Kyle Verreynne to JSK
The bid will begin at R175,000. He too remains unsold. JSK wake up from slumber to make the opening bid. Verreynne goes to JSK for R175,000.
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David Bedhingham goes unsold
The opening bid will be of R175,000. There is no interest, and so another wicketkeeper is unsold.
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Wicketkeepers now in Set 3
We are back after a mini-break.
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Dinesh Chandimal unsold
His base price is R850,000. No one bids, and so Chandimal is unsold.
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Purse remaining (in R million)
MI - 13.1, JSK- 11.44, Royals - 11.54, Capitals 21.15, Sunrisers 12.75 and DSG 8.4
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Reeza Hendricks goes to JSK
Again the bid will start at R850,000, and again there is little response before JSK's late bid. It quickly goes beyond R1m, with MI making it R1.6m.
The bid is past R2.5m in a rush; in fact, JSK and MI take it past R3m. JSK ahead at R3.5m, but MI ahead again. The amount is now R4.1m, as JSK nudge ahead. MI give up at this time. But the battle continues as MI decide to change their mood. But they are out again when JSK make it R4.5m. Hendricks to JSK at R4.5m.
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Squads so far
Durban’s Super Giants (7): Quinton de Kock, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen
Johannesburg Super Kings (7): Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shepherd, Harry Brook, Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks
MI Cape Town (6): Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Rassie van der Dussen
Paarl Royals (7): David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Roy
Pretoria Capitals (3): Anrich Nortje, Migael Pretorius, Rilee Rossouw
Sunrisers Eastern Cape (4): Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs
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Pathum Nissanka is unsold
The base price is R850,000, and there is no bid for a while. So Nissanka is unsold.
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Jason Roy heads to to Paarl Royals
Royals start at the base price of R850,000. No competition from anybody... but, DSG wake up to raise it to R900,000. It is up to R1m by DSG, as Royals keep pushing.
DSG vs Royals continues, with the former raising it to R1.2m. Royals have a chat, and keep going ahead only for DSG to keep them in check. But Royals hold the edge at R1.5m, before DSG give up. Roy goes to Royals at R1.5m.
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Tristan Stubbs goes to Sunrisers
Ah, the auctioneer almost loses his breath... Katich at MI keeps his paddle up all through, and they reach R2.5m in the blink of an eye. But Royals give them some competition, even as the price nears R4m.
MI lead at R4.3m, but Royals remain in the race. They make it R4.6m... only for MI to make it R4.7m. But wait, Sunrisers enter the picture at R4.8m, before MI give up. Sunrisers take it to R5m, as there is little response after that.
JSK don't mind - they make it R5.5m. Sunrisers keep pushing up to R6m... JSK want to play further, as they make it R6.5m. The bid is up to R7.2m, as JSK withdraw. But never rule MI out, who make it R7.7m in a hurry. Woah, MI vs Sunrisers now: the former ahead at R8.1m as Sunrisers keep raising the amount. Sunrisers in a chat, after MI make it R8.5m. This nears R9m... yup, Sunrisers make it R9m.
Sunrisers are forced to make it R9.2m. Finally, Stubbs goes to Sunrisers for R9.2m.
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Janneman Malan to JSK
Yet again, the base price is R850,000. JSK take the first step. Capitals make it R900,000, with JSK firmly in the race. The bid zooms up to R2m.
Capitals made it R2m, but JSK push it to R2.5M. It is still Capitals vs JSK though... JSK lead with R2.7m at present. Malan to JSK for R2.7m.
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Temba Bavuma remains unsold
The bid starts at R850,000. Again, no one bids for a while for South Africa's white-ball captain. Bavuma is unsold.
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Brandon King unsold
King starts at R850,000... Nothing from anybody, and King goes unsold.
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Rilee Rossouw goes to Capitals
The opening bid is at the base price of R850,000, with MI in action. JSK keep prodding again, with the bid crossing R1.5m. It passes R2m rather rapidly, with MI and JSK in a war.
The amount is past R4m in a flash, with little time to recollect things. Woah, JSK make it R5m... MI keep hitting back, and so do JSK. The latter have Rossouw at R5.2m now... before MI pull out. So JSK hold the edge. Not yet, Capitals say. They push it further, with JSK now having serious competition.
It is past R6m, as Capitals increase it to R6.5m. The JSK desk is in a chat, before raising the paddle. Capitals have it at R6.7m, leaving JSK in some serious conversation. They push the amount after much thought, before pulling out after Capitals make it R6.9m. Rossouw goes to Capitals for R6.9m.
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Harry Brook makes it to JSK
The opening bid is R850,000, but there is response from anyone. But JSK enter soon. Royals respond with R900,000, as JSK keep pushing it further. The bid crosses R1m, as Royals increase it R1.2m.
JSK edge ahead again though before Royals keep raising the amount. JSK make it R1.7m... This looks like Royals vs JSK, with the latter having had to make it R1.9m. Royals surrender at R2.1m, as Brook goes to JSK for R2.1m.
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Eoin Morgan unsold
The base price is R850,000... There is no bid for the recently-retired England batter, and so he goes unsold.
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Set 2 coming up...
We are back after the break, with this set comprising batters.
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van der Dussen speaks
Rassie van der Dussen speaks to the broadcasters: "Great result... " is all he manages to say, before they lose him. "Finger's okay", he is able to convey after his recent injury. There is no connection again, but we get the message - who wouldn't? - after a R3.9m deal with MI.
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The XX set concludes
The owners head for a break, with four teams having bought a combined of six players so far. Jansen has been most expensive so far, going to Sunrisers at R6.1m. JSK and Capitals yet to buy, although both were very active amongst the XX players.
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Marco Jansen remains in Sunrisers' company
Jansen's base price is R175,000... As Royals start the car - again. Suddenly, there is a war in the room, as the amount zooms up to R1m. JSK make it R1.2m, with barely any time to breathe. Jansen is the last player in the XX set...
JSK sit proudly, but competition is galore. The amount flies beyond R2m, with Capitals pushing it R2.5m. JSK are interested further, and they make it R3m. Capitals withdraw at this stage. But... here come Sunrisers, who make it R3.1m. JSK and Sunrisers challenge each other, before the bid crosses R4m. JSK ahead, only for Sunrisers to never give up...
JSK have it at R5m, but Sunrisers are in no mood to give up. The bid becomes R5.5m... but who cares? JSK can give R6m too. Sunrisers respond again, after which Fleming and co have a discussion before giving up. Jansen to Sunrisers at R6.1m.
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Heinrich Klaasen sold to DSG
Capitals inch ahead of Royals in another round of hurried bidding, which started with a base price of R175,000. In a flash, the amount is up to R2.1m. Capitals vs Royals going on. Capitals make it R2.7m, but Royals keep motoring...
The amount crosses R3m, with Capitals raising it to R3.1m. Capitals, as it has been so far today, keep coming. They make it R3.5m... as Royals inch ahead again. Capitals give up though, with Royals leading at R3.6m. But here come DSG, who are ready with R3.7m. Royals compete with DSG, with the latter raising it to R4.1m.
Royals back out too, but wait... MI are fine with R4.2m, even as Jayawardene has a wry smile on his face. The amount is up to R4.5m, with DSG leading. MI are out... but who knows? But eventually, Klaasen goes to DSG for R4.5m.
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Jimmy Neesham unsold
Starts at R1.7m... There is silence all around, as the auctioneer sees no bid. There is nothing at all from any of the team owners, and so Neesham is unsold.
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Rassie van der Dussen to MI Cape Town
His base price is at R850,000, and JSK raise it to R1m. It quickly escalates towards R2m... woah! MI ahead at R2.1m, as Super Kings push it to R2.5m. This is going on very rapidly...
MI make it R3.1m, even as JSK remain in the hunt. MI are now out, with JSK having it at R3.6m. But do MI ever give up? They make it R3.7m, before JSK's Fleming hits back. This goes on and on... before some peace is restored. Fleming has a word with his colleagues, and JSK give up. The bid is done, and van der Dussen goes to MI for R3.9m.
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Odean Smith is unsold
Smith's base price is R1.7m - the highest base price - but there is no reaction or response from any of the sides. Ah, Smith goes unsold.
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Dwaine Pretorius to DSG
Dwaine Pretorius starts at R850,000, as Royals are in action again. There isn't any further response soon... before MI make it R900,000. That becomes R1m, as MI and Royals compete for Pretorius. MI raise it to R1.4m, before there is some quietness action again. Royals make it R1.5m, as MI back out. Nope, says Katich, as he chooses to raise the bar. The bid is now at R1.6m...
Royals have a chatter, as the auctioneer calls for speed. That is when they make it R1.7m, and MI withdraw again. Ah, here come Sunrisers now - they make it R1.8m. Royals respond, but Sunrisers take it up to R2m. Again there are words exchanged at Royals' table... Remember, Royals have bought both cricketers so far, and they keep pushing here - the bid is R2.1m, which quickly becomes R2.2m courtesy Sunrisers.
Capitals say hello, it is now R2.3m. Sunrisers increase it further, but Capitals keep hitting back. It is now at R2.9m with Capitals. Sunrisers make it R3m, but Capitals keep pushing... This is heading very quickly; it is now R3.5m with Capitals. Sunrisers vs Capitals here. The former ahead at R3.8m. Capitals pull put. Wait... DSG enter with R3.9m. A new player altogether in the action.
Ask Sunrisers, and they say R4m. But DSG make it R4.1m. Will they make their first buy of the day? Yes, they get him. Enter like heroes, as Pretorius goes to DSG for R4.1m.
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Tabraiz Shamsi goes to Paarl Royals
His base price is also R850,000... as teams play the waiting game for one of the most successful T20I spinners since 2021. Royals make the opening bid though. Capitals make it R900,000, before the figure goes up to R1.4m by Capitals amidst some competition.
Royals raise it to R1.5m, which becomes R1.6m by Capitals. Royals hit back with R1.7m, but Capitals want more... it is now R1.8m. Royals and Capitals keep pushing each other, with the number now up to R2.2m by Capitals. They keep exchanging blows... as the figure nears R3m. Royals lead at R2.9m, which Capitals indeed make R3m. Royals and Capitals increase it further, with the latter leading at R3.4m now. Neither team wants to give up just yet... Royals now ahead with R3.7m.
Will it be R4m? Yup, Capitals reach there. Royals inch ahead again at R4.1m before Capitals keep raising the bar with R4.2m. Not done yet; Royals make it R4.3m. Ah, Capitals give up at this stage. So finally... Shamsi goes to Royals at R4.3m.
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Lungi Ngidi sold to Paarl Royals
The opening bid is R850,000. There are no hands up yet for a few seconds, before Joburg Super Kings go up. Just after MI raise is to R900,000, which soon becomes R1.30m by Kings... but wait, they have to make it R1.9m due to intense competition. MI lead with R2m, after which Kings give up. But in come Sunrisers with a higher bid, only for MI to make it R2.4m.
Sunrisers raise is to R2.5m, but MI in no mood to give up... Ah, this is going deep. Sunrisers now lead with R2.9m, as MI pull out. It is now R3.4m by a new entrant in Paarl Royals, as Sunrisers give up. That is it. Ngidi to Royals at R3.4m.
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SA20 auction takes off...
Graeme Smith, the league commissioner, launches the day with his introductory speech. Today happens to be the 15th anniversary of Yuvraj Singh bashing Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over, and that is exactly what Smith looks back to before thanking and promising the investors about things to come.
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The XX set of players
Set 1 in the auction today comprises what has been tagged as the XX players, and here is the list: Heinrich Klaasen, Jimmy Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Odean Smith and Dwaine Pretorius.
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Auction amendments
Harry Tector has changed his base price from ZAR 850 000 to ZAR 425 000, while Izharulhaq Naveed has withdrawn from the auction and is no longer available.
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The Capitals come marching...
Pretoria Capitals have already decided their playing XI... at the auction table. Nevertheless, they have the fast-bowling machine Anrich Nortje already, with the uncapped Migael Pretorius alongside.
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The Kings behind the scene...
IPL's Chennai Super Kings have flown to Johannesburg, and their coach Stephen Fleming looks like he just can't hide his excitement.
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The sun rises in Eastern Cape...
Sunrisers have already pocketed South Africa international Aiden Markram as well as the uncapped Ottniel Baartman, and Markram is keen to know who his team-mates will be.
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Introducing MI Cape Town
Mahela Jayawardene, who has been promoted to head of performance for MI's three teams across the world, is seen in the company of MI Cape Town's coach Katich and general manager Robin Peterson.
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The signings so far...
To begin with - and no secret that this is most crucial for CSA, the players and all other stakeholders - the investors of the six teams are all IPL owners. They have done some business in the build-up to the auction already, with a number of local players - both international and uncapped - as well as foreign names snapped up, apart from the acquisition of coaching staff.
Lance Klusener will be coaching DSG, Stephen Fleming is at Joburg Super Kings, JP Duminy will be with Paarl Royals, Graham Ford is at Pretoria Capitals, Adrian Birrell will head Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and Simon Katich is at MI Cape Town.
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SA20: Star players, private investors and the auction
The latest child of franchise cricket has everything - in-demand international cricketers, successful coaches, cash-rich investors, and even an IPL-style auction; except, of course, the T in its name. Why Graeme Smith, SA20's commissioner, didn't want to have it is reasonable, as we bring to you that and many other FAQs ahead of the big auction day in Cape Town.
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Close to the dream... finally
Three, two, one... Let the latest T20 league run... Things look better than they ever have in what is Cricket South Africa (CSA)'s third attempt at staging a franchise competition. They first went about digging for success with the never-to-have-been unearthed T20 Global League in 2017-18; soon after, the Mzansi Super League did take off, only for it to hit rough ground, forced by Covid-19.
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